Report: Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny slated to return to training

Amid an injury crisis at the Emirates, small victories can have a big impact, and Laurent Koscielny's hip prognosis is exactly that.

The French international was taken off with a hip concern during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Norwich City at Carrow Road, but it appears the centre-back is poised to return for Arsenal's next match, Saturday's visit from Sunderland.

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Koscielny, 30, limped off the pitch before being subbed in the 11th minute for Brazilian defender Gabriel, and fears were that the 23-time capped international would be sidelined several weeks. Instead, he should be be fit to face the Black Cats, according to a report from Sky Sports.

Coinciding with Koscielny's assessment is that another Arsenal defender, Kieran Gibbs, is fit to return after missing two matches with a calf issue, and will likely feature in the squad for Saturday's Premier League tilt.